Flotec FP4200 Series Owner's Manual
Flotec FP4200 Series Owner's Manual

Flotec FP4200 Series Owner's Manual

Convertible deep well jet pumps
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Convertible Deep Well Jet Pumps
1543 0195
2760 0197
Series FP4200
Series FP4300
Installation/Operation/Parts

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Convertible Deep Well Jet Pumps 1543 0195 2760 0197 Series FP4200 Series FP4300 Installation/Operation/Parts...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Safety Important Safety Instructions Electrical Safety Risk of electric shock . Can shock, burn or SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains kill. Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To discharge important instructions that should be followed during motor capacitor, hold insulated handle screwdriver BY installation, operation, and maintenance of the product.
  • Page 3: Replacing An Existing Pump

    NOTICE Your old ejector (in the well) may not be properly matched 4182 0502 Figure 1 - Install Control Valve and Gauge to your new pump. If the pump does not perform properly, we recommend that you install Flotec ejector kit FP4800. Piping omitted Suction Discharge...
  • Page 4: New Shallow Well Installation

    New Shallow Well Installation Well Point Installation To Household Water System 1. Install the control valve and pressure gauge in the pump body. Pressure Gauge and Priming Port 2. Install ejector kit FP4855 with a Series 4200 pump, or kit FP4875 with Relief Valve a Series 4300 pump (kits are sold separately).
  • Page 5: Installation For Surface Water

    New Shallow Well Installation joints with PTFE pipe thread sealant tape or a PTFE-based pipe joint compound. Joints must be air- and water-tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump cannot pull water from the well. You have just completed the suction piping for your new shallow well jet pump.
  • Page 6: New Deep Well Installation

    New Deep Well Installation 4” Or Larger Well To Household Water System 1. Install the control valve and pressure gauge in the pump body. Relief Valve Pressure 2. Assemble ejector kit FP4800 (sold separately). Follow the instructions Gauge and Suction (Larger) included with the kit in order to match the nozzle and venturi to your Priming Pipe from Well...
  • Page 7: Discharge Pipe And Pressure Tank Connections

    Discharge Pipe and Pressure Tank Connections Pre-Charge Tank Connection To Household Water System Pressure Gauge Install a close nipple and a tee in the pump discharge port. The and Priming Plug pipe size must be at least as large as the discharge port. Run a pipe or Relief reinforced hose from one arm of the tee to the port on the pre-charged tank.
  • Page 8 Electrical Risk of electric shock . Can shock, burn or kill. Disconnect power before working on pump, motor, pressure switch, or wiring. Motor Switch Settings NOTICE 1/2 HP motors are dual voltage and are factory set to 115 V. 3/4 & 1 HP motors are also dual voltage, but are factory set to 230 V.
  • Page 9: Wiring Connections

    Electrical Risk of electric shock . Can shock, burn or kill. Connect ground wire before connecting power supply wires. Use the wire size (including the ground wire) specified in the wiring chart. If possible, connect the pump to a dedicated branch circuit (one with no other appliances on it). Risk of explosion .
  • Page 10: Preparing To Start The Pump - Deep Well

    Preparing to Start the Pump – Deep Well Open control valve Risk of burns . Never run pump dry. Running pump without as far as possible and fill pump and water may cause pump to overheat, damaging seal and possibly causing piping through priming port burns to persons handling pump.
  • Page 11: Preparing To Start The Pump - Shallow Well

    Preparing to Start the Pump – Shallow Well Risk of burns . Never run pump dry. Running pump without Open control valve water may cause pump to overheat, damaging seal and possibly causing as far as possible burns to persons handling pump. Fill pump with water before starting. and fill pump and piping through Risk of explosion and scalding .
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Disconnect switch is off Be sure switch is on. Fuse is blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Starting switch is defective DISCONNECT POWER; Replace starting switch. Refer to instructions on wiring (Page 9). DISCONNECT POWER; check and tighten Motor will not run all wiring.
  • Page 13: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts Corrosion Resistant Models FP4301-01L FP4312-08 FP4322-08 FP4332-08 Cast Iron Models FP4212-08 FP4222-08 FP4212J-08 FP4222J-08 4184 0502 Model and HP Model and HP FP4312-08 FP4322-08 FP4332-08 FP4212-08 FP4222-08 Ref . Part Description 1/2HP 3/4HP 1 HP FP4212J-08# FP4222J-08 Ref . Part Description 1/2HP 3/4HP...
  • Page 14: Shallow Well Installation

    Ejector Package Ejector Package are available for either shallow well or deep well operation. Pump owners manual describes conditions that define shallow well and deep well operation. Read manual carefully to determine your pumping requirements. Note that the nozzle comes pre-installed in ejector body and works with both shallow well and deep well venturis.
  • Page 15 Ejector Package Deep Well Installation 4” Double Pipe Kit for 2” Single Pipe Kit for 4200 and 4300 Series Pumps 4200 and 4300 Series Pumps Kit FP4800 Kit FP4840 1359 1204 Ref . Description Part Number 4771 1204 Ref . Description Part Number Venturi [<120’...

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